Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation
Accepts applications
Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation is a private foundation in Minden, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$540,455
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $96,085 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500 | 5 | $544,817 |
| 2024 | $96,085 | 13 | $494,207 |
| 2025 | $3,500 | 3 | $540,455 |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry Wilcox PO Box 179, Minden, NE 68959 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 832-1600, lwilcox@mindenexchange.com |
| What to submit | Letter form is acceptable |
| Restrictions | Geographical areas of minden, Nebraska; blue hill Nebraska; and kearney county, Nebraska |
What Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Omaha | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Fort Hays State University | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rob Armstrong
- Father J Evan Winter
- Larry Evans
- Pastor Kayla Mangrich
- Dan Bridges
- James Widdifield
- Kelly Trambly
Questions people ask
Does Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation give?
$3,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rob Armstrong (President/Tr), Father J Evan Winter (Director), Larry Evans (Director) and Pastor Kayla Mangrich (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.